Broken Vows
“A priest who falls in love and doubts his beliefs and needs time to understand how he really feels.”
Synopsis
When Father Joseph Hennessey visits the home of one of his parishioners to offer last rights,he becomes embroiled in a plot which ultimately shakes his faith to its very foundation. Intrigued by the dying man's mention of "Nim," and fascinated by the man's saintly demeanor, Father Joseph's curiosity is redoubled when a beautiful young woman enters his church to question the young priest about the deceased man. Father Joseph and the woman, whom he discovers to be the "Nim" in question, embark upon an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man's death.
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Tommy Lee Jones
Pater Joseph McMahon
Annette O'Toole
Nana Marie 'Nim' Fitzpatrick
M. Emmet Walsh
Detective Mulligan
Milo O'Shea
Monsignor Casey
David Groh
Michael Drumm
Madeleine Sherwood
Mrs. Chase
Jean De Baer
Gene Drumm
David Strathairn
Stuart Chase
Frances Fisher
Maureen Phelan
Peter Crombie
Dan Phelan
Anthony LaGuerre
Carlos
Sylvia Short
Miss Lalor
Richard Dumont
Father Purdy
Andrew Nichols
Boy in Confession
Joseph Drblik
Conductor
Mark Kulik
Boy in Line
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 28, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jud Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- James Costigan, Dorothy Salisbury Davis
- Original Title
- Broken Vows
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- RHI Entertainment, Brademan Self Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jud Taylor
James Costigan, Dorothy Salisbury Davis
Department Leadership Roster
James Costigan
Writer
Jud Taylor
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Broken Vows
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What is Broken Vows about?
When Father Joseph Hennessey visits the home of one of his parishioners to offer last rights,he becomes embroiled in a plot which ultimately shakes his faith to its very foundation. Intrigued by the dying man's mention of "Nim," and fascinated by the man's saintly demeanor, Father Joseph's curiosity is redoubled when a beautiful young woman enters his church to question the young priest about the deceased man. Father Joseph and the woman, whom he discovers to be the "Nim" in question, embark upon an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man's death.
Who directed Broken Vows?
Broken Vows was directed by Jud Taylor.
Who stars in Broken Vows?
The principal cast of Broken Vows includes Tommy Lee Jones, Annette O'Toole, M. Emmet Walsh, Milo O'Shea, David Groh.
When was Broken Vows released and how long is it?
Broken Vows was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Is Broken Vows based on a book or true story?
Broken Vows is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dorothy Salisbury Davis".